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In the hotel of the future, ‘there’s a piece of tech for that’
Room lights that transmit Li-Fi, language translation watches for receptionists and entertainment via virtual reality headsets. It’s what the hotel…
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Is your guest room air conditioning running out of control?
Are guest room aircon running costs making you hot under the collar? Guest room air conditioning = financial black hole?…
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Mixed budget for tourism
Australia’s 2 million small businesses may have won a $5.5 billion boost in the federal budget but the tourism industry…
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Mobile app keys deployed to 30,000 rooms, 100 properties
ASSA ABLOY Hospitality (VingCard Elsafe) has unveiled ASSA ABLOY Hospitality Mobile Access, a mobile phone-based keyless entry solution developed for…
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5 more startups promoting local business to tourists
It’s a trend that’s gathering such momentum across the industry that even Google has changed its metasearch to support local…
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Is this the end of the independent hotel model?
As franchising takes over as the world’s most popular operating model for large hotel operators, are we witnessing the death…
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Will accom join the renewable energy revolution?
With Tesla Energy now claiming it can solve the problem of storage when it comes to renewable power generation, accomnews…
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1700 apartments in Melbourne towers
Chinese developer 3L Alliance is seeking approval for a twin skyscraper complex on Melbourne’s Queen and La Trobe streets. The…
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Surfers Marriott sold to vacation club
The Marriott Vacation Club has purchased the 28-storey Surfers Paradise Marriott Resort and Spa for around $85 million. McVay Real…
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Repair, replace, refurbish but who is responsible?
A recurring issue that affects many motel owners who own a leasehold motel business or one that is leased to…
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